When you plan a lakeside wedding you can incorporate the laid-back lakeside theme into your entire day by doing things like making an entrance on a boat or in a canoe, having your photos taken on a boat, or having a “guest book” that is an anchor or oar.

Planning an outdoor wedding adds some extra considerations to your to-do list, but if your heart is set on tying the knot with nature for a backdrop, they’re well worth it. Here are some tips to help you plan a beautiful outdoor ceremony while keeping stress at a...